Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Licensed Acupuncturist
Dr. Gloria R. Osorio, DAOM, L.Ac.
Dr. Osorio is a board-certified holistic acupuncture integrative physician, licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine and has been serving in private practice for over 11 years. She is certified by the NCCAOM or National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and she is a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine. Dr. Osorio attended the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and a Masters in Oriental Medicine, with emphasis in herbology, internal medicine and acupuncture. She completed post graduate studies in geriatrics and physiological therapeutics and herbology at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in Portland, Oregon and received a degree of DAOM or Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. In addition, she is a Medical Qigong Practitioner or MQP, Kundalini Yoga instructor, and teacher of DeepMeditation©
Chinese medicine is holistic, and as the body is designed to heal itself given the right internal and external conditions, Chinese medicine readies the body for healing to take place in the Field of Pure Consciousness. The patients are encouraged to practice meditation, pranayama, walking, yoga, Tai Chi and/or Qigong as a form of continuous physical and mental exercise. Dr. Osorio recommends Deep Meditation and Qi cultivation through Qigong or Yoga, which she practices daily. It has been scientifically proven that deep meditation lowers blood pressure, reduces stress and reduces the incidence of heart attacks. Walking, Yoga, Tai Chi and Qigong keep the body of the practitioner nimble; and none of these therapies have negative side effects, only boundless joy.
Dr. Osorio is a physician and a scholar and starting even before her Chinese medical college years she has been studying the latest research on longevity, and from 2009 onward, has incorporated longevity protocols in her practice. HealthyLongevity© protocol is available at the clinic, and the patients are empowered with informative tools to be proactive in their own healing and healthy longevity.
Dr. Osorio’s deepest personal satisfaction is realized by helping others help themselves. The clinical approach is holistic, and after developing a comprehensive treatment plan at the first visit, the patient is evaluated on a weekly basis after applied treatments, at which point adjustments in treatments and modalities are made, as needed. A variety of therapies are available depending on the patient’s needs; among others, herbs; acupuncture; diet; scalp acupuncture; cupping; gua sha; moxibustion; stress management: exercise, yoga, Qigong, and meditation.
Introduction to the Practice
FullCircle Acupuncture HealthCentre is a general practice concerning the health of the adult patient. Our practice focuses on the quest for healthy longevity, preventive care, and miscellaneous complaints or diseases. We use Chinese herbs, acupuncture, nutrition, meditation, Kundalini yoga, Qigong, supplements, and more.
The primary healthcare option in the United States and most of the world is Western or allopathic medicine, also known as modern medicine, and its drugs. In the meantime, we hope to steer patients into our orbit toward a more natural form of healing to complement allopathic medicine one person at a time by offering Chinese medicine to our neighbors and community.
Diplomate of Oriental Medicine
A Diplomate of Oriental Medicine is a practitioner who is certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM®) and has met the certification requirements for both acupuncture and Chinese herbology. It is a considerable professional achievement to earn the designation of Diplomate of Oriental Medicine. NCCAOM certification indicates to employers, patients, and peers that one has met national standards for the safe and competent practice of acupuncture and Chinese herbology as defined by the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AOM) profession. For additional information, about the Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, please visit the NCCAOM Website here at nccaom.org.
Acupuncture is the oldest, most commonly used form of medicine in the world. Originating in China more than 2,500 years ago, acupuncture is currently the most thoroughly researched, practiced, and respected form of complementary medicine available anywhere.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, overall health is determined by the quality of the Qi (energy) flow through the natural pathways (meridians) of the body. Acupuncture uses a variety of techniques, including placing very thin sterile needles into specific points on the body, to stimulate and improve Qi flow. The many benefits of acupuncture include:
- Pain reduction
- Stress and tension relief
- Increased energy levels
- Stronger digestion and increased immunity
Relief from bad habits and addictions- Greater sense of overall health and well-being
- Regulation of menstruation and relief from PMS symptoms
- Increased fertility for both women and men
- Reduced symptoms relating to menopause
Besides these common benefits of acupuncture, the World Health Organization recognizes the effectiveness of acupuncture for more than 40 common disorders, such as:
- Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders – toothaches, earaches, sinusitis, rhinitis, laryngitis
- Respiratory Disorders – colds & flu, bronchitis, asthma, allergies, emphysema
- Gastrointestinal Disorders – food allergies, nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, constipation, ulcers, colitis
- Circulatory Disorders – hypertension, high cholesterol, arteriosclerosis, angina pectoris
- Urogenital Disorders – cystitis, stress incontinence, neurogenic bladder, prostatitis, prostatic hypertrophy
- Gynecological Disorders – menstrual irregularity, endometriosis, PMS, infertility, menopausal syndrome
- Musculoskeletal Disorders – sciatica, low back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, frozen shoulder, arthritis, tennis elbow, TMJ, fibromyalgia
- Psychoemotional & Neurological Disorders – anxiety, depression, insomnia, headache, migraine, trigeminal neuralgia, intercostal neuralgia, dizziness, tinnitus, post-stroke paralysis.
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